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Germany: Wind Blades in Global Sea
The wind energy industry is continuing to expand worldwide with the industry ebbing and flowing as global governments decide policy on supporting renewable power and then reconsider the economics, causing delays in financing major projects. The industry is caught in the financial tide but is growing
Germany: Wind Blades in Global Sea
The wind energy industry is continuing to expand worldwide with the industry ebbing and flowing as global governments decide policy on supporting renewable power and then reconsider the economics, causing delays in financing major projects. The industry is caught in the financial tide but is growing
Edward Davey: Independent Scotland Would See Large Electricity Bills
Scottish homes would see significantly increased electricity bills if it becomes independent, because the country would bear the cost of renewable energy subsidies and infrastructure, which are now distributed across the United Kingdom, Energy Secretary Edward Davey said in his speech held at an ene
What does the future hold?
As 2013 looms, it is time to take a look at what 2012 has brought the maritime and offshore industries. Various trade associations voice their opinions on what has happened and what is to be expected next year. “Honestly, there is so much uncertainty, turbulence and change in the world that this pas
USA: Schlumberger Reports Growth in Third-Quarter Revenues
Schlumberger Limited today reported third-quarter 2012 revenue of $10.61 billion versus $10.45 billion in the second quarter of 2012, and $9.55 billion in the third quarter of 2011. Income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $1.44 billion—an in
Secretary of State Speaks at the Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference 2012
The Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference 2012 is a leading international forum for emerging renewable energy and other low carbon markets. At this year’s conference Ed Davey MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, held a speech about delivering the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB),
WTIVS
In the past 12 months we have seen orders for new Wind Turbine Installation Vessels placed, new builds started and others completed and delivered. These vessels have got bigger and stronger’wlth larger cranes, and higher jacking possibilities. The specifications of almost every dimension have increa
Moore Stephens – Shipping Confidence Rises for Fourth Successive Quarter
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry increased in the three months ended May 2012, to reach their highest level since February 2011, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from leading accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens. This is the fourth successive quarter
USA: Schlumberger Releases First Quarter 2012 Results
Schlumberger Limited reported first-quarter 2012 revenue of $10.61 billion versus $10.97 billion in the fourth quarter of 2011, and $8.72 billion in the first quarter of 2011. Net income attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $1.31 billion—a decrease of 12% sequentially but
USA: Officials Support Savannah Harbor Dredging
After 15 years of study, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that it had released the final documents for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) for review by state and federal agencies and the general public. Following the report, some officials made these comments: Ri
USA: WHOI Scientists and Collaborators Receive Grant to Study Life in Ocean’s Greatest Depths
Scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), University of Hawaii, Whitman College and international colleagues will conduct the first systematic study of life in the deepest marine habitat on Earth—ocean trenches. Due to the extreme pressures of these deep-sea environments and t
USA: Great Lakes Reports 2011 Results
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of commercial and industrial demolition and remediation services, today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. Commentary Chief Executive O
USA: Schlumberger Reports Growth in Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Results
Schlumberger Limited reported full-year 2011 revenue of $39.54 billion versus $27.45 billion in 2010. Full-year 2011 income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $4.97 billion, representing diluted earnings-per-share of $3.66 versus $2.86 in 2010
Belgium: Hydrex’s Ecospeed Provides Fouling Control on Underwater Ship Hulls
There is currently no hull coating available which will not foul. The only way to remove this fouling is by cleaning it off. Like it or not, ship hull cleaning is an essential part of operating a vessel or a fleet efficiently and economically. Any level of fouling, including biofilm or slime, carrie
USA: SEA CON Presents Overview of Fiber Optic Connectors and their Use Undersea
Matt Christiansen presented overview of Fiber Optic connectors and their use undersea. Why use Fiber Optics? The introduction of fiber optics into subsea cables has allowed the realization of much greater rates of data communications with higher signal to noise ratios than was possible with electric